Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver

by Audiovox

Product Details

Product Manual [435kb PDF]

• Product Dimensions: 4.5 x 1.2 x 3 inches ; 1.1 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 2.5 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• ASIN: B0006G02YW
• Item model number: SIR-PNP3
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: October 28, 2004

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Designed for use in the car, through your home stereo, and even in Audiovox's compatible boombox, the SIR-PNP3 Sirius plug-and-play tuner receives more than 120 streaming satellite radio stations, including stations with commercial-free music, talk, sports, and children's programming. Listeners will need an Audiovox home or car kit to use the tuner, but once equipped, they can transfer the tuner between the house and the car stereo as often as they like, negating the need to buy second and third receivers. The tuner is remarkably easy to use, with a large 2.5-by-1.38-inch amber backlit LCD screen that displays the artist info, song title, category, and time, along with a 0-9 number pad and a wireless remote that allow for direct channel access. Users can manually adjust the contrast and dimming level for better viewing, or they can set the display to Auto Dimmer so that it instinctively adjusts to the ambient light level. The receiver also includes a built-in FM transmitter that broadcasts satellite tunes through any FM radio--a bonus for people whose car stereos don't come with auxiliary inputs. Otherwise, most users will choose to connect the tuner (via one of the Audiovox kits) to a stereo's RCA jacks or 3.5 mm auxiliary input for better audio performance.

The SIR-PNP3 is equipped with a number of convenient user options. Most listeners will appreciate the 30 presets in three separate banks (A, B, and C), along with the preset scan function, which browses among the preset channels rather than perusing the entire station catalog. In addition, the receiver includes a preset list mode that displays the preset channels either one at a time or six at a time, with listings by channel name, artist, or song title. To save time, listeners can also directly access Sirius channels by their three-digit channel numbers rather than paging through the channel directory. Additional features include a Look Ahead function, which checks the current playlist of other channels without leaving your current station; an S-seek function that searches the Sirius signal for songs or artists that match your pre-determined favorites; and several time-based options, including an alarm clock, a sleep mode, and a program alert that automatically activates the radio and turns it to a specific program at a preset time.

The tuner measures 4.5 by 3 by 1.5 inches (W x H x D) and carries a one-year warranty on parts and labor. Listeners will need to purchase a compatible car kit, home kit, or boombox along with a subscription to Sirius to enjoy satellite radio programming through the tuner.

What's in the Box
SIR-PNP3 tuner, wireless remote control, two AA batteries, Sirius channel guide, silica gel desiccant packet, product registration card, user's manual.

Product Description

Audiovox's reliable SIRPNP3 plug-and-play tuner lets you hear SIRIUS Satellite Radio just about everywhere you are! When used with Audiovox home and car kits, you can transfer the tuner between your home and your vehicle, and only pay one subscription fee. The super-compact tuner offers an easy-to-read 5-line display that lists channel info, artist, song title, and category title. Its intuitive controls include an encoder knob and 10 number keys for quick navigation through lists and menus. You can program up to 30 presets of your favorite channels, as well as search by channel, artist name, song title, or category. The convenient S-Seek memory remembers the names of 24 of your favorite songs, and alerts you when one of them is playing on SIRIUS. A built-in wireless FM transmitter sends the SIRIUS signal to any in-dash radio (or use the car kit's line output if your receiver has an auxiliary input). You'll need either the car kit or the home kit (or both) for the system to work. Each kit includes all the accessories you'll need to connect the tuner to your preferred stereo.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

29 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best Sat Radio receivers currently available., March 12, 2005

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Thursday Trader (Rock Hill, SC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver (Electronics)

I love the SIR-PNP3 so much that I immediately bought a second one. And then a third one, two months later! The PNP3 is the 3rd generation of this Audiovox Sirius "shuttle" receiver, and SIRIUS and Audiovox have hit a grand slam home run with the PNP3. The display on the PNP3 is the brightest and clearest of any SIRIUS (or XM receiver) that I've seen. I haven't listened to AM or FM at all since I started my SIRIUS subscription. I use the Audiovox SIR-PNP3 both in the car and the home. The wireless FM transmitter is of high quality and mighty: You can set up the PNP3 in one room, and simultaneously listen to SIRIUS through any and all of your FM radio receivers located in nearby rooms, (at broadcast distances of upwards of 100 feet in my experience.) And, if you are someone who doesn't yet know much about satellite radio: SIRIUS is better than XM: Absolutely True!

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Smashing performance, July 6, 2005

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Snyperdogg (NY, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver (Electronics)

If you don't own a Sirius radio yet may I suggest you log on to your favorite electronic store site now and buy one. I got my PNP3 today, hooked it up in my Eclipse in about 15 mins, ran the antenna wire in less than that, logged onto the Sirius site to activate and have been listening to pretty much anything I want ever since.

(For those with an Eclipse here is a tip for install, I had a tough time finding a location for the radio and finally realized I could drill two small mounting holes right into the ashtray and bolted it right to the lid of the tray. Once it was bolted on and the angle was adjusted, I placed the ashtray back into the holder and voila! a nice mounting location and no damage to any expensive parts so when I sell the car all I have to do is replace the cheap ashtray.

Wiring the antenna was a sinch-rear roof mounted it, ran the wire into the car through the hatchback and then easily tucked it into the headliner and ran it along the rubber molding, inside the fuse box to get it under the dash and then ran it along the underside of the existing dash wiring and into the center console. )

Anyhow, the sound is superior to the regular FM radio even when using the modulator. This little unit really sounds great. Not the Audiovox of my younger years by any means. This is a very good quality product. Channel choices are nice and the display options are great-you can view channel choices by channel name or you can view the artist and/or song that is playing on each channel so you can decide what you want to listen to at that moment.

The unit has very user-friendly and logical functions. It's compact size forces some buttons to be a bit small, but not to the point of being unusable by any means.

I took a drive tonight to test it out and the stations were rock solid-I live in a rural area. Reception around my town and in the country didn't fade once. I can't wait to hear Howard on Sirius along with the many other talk shows, comedy shows, special news shows and, of course, music. This is amazing technology at an amazingly low price. GET ONE NOW!!!!

66 of 84 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Step UP from the PNP2, GREAT Price!!!, January 8, 2005

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Weatherman (Northeast, Pennsylvania, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Audiovox SIR-PNP3 Sirius Satellite Radio Receiver (Electronics)

A definate step up from the PNP2. The PNP3 has a 2.5 G chip that does not burn as hot as the PNP2 (you'll notice the difference after the radio is on for several hours), the screen is a bit larger (great for viewing across the room), , 2 different fonts you can use, it's a LOT sleeker than the PNP2. I think the most beneficial change is that the remote allows you to work the volume, where they the previous you had keep getting up to change it. Plus you can dim the brightness of the screen or set it for auto dim.

Sports fans will like this new feature. It has a "sports zone" (not this is not listed on the box or directions, BUT it's in EVERY PNP3) which allows you to view each and every NFL, NHL, NBA or NCAA game playing along with the current score, and current time in the game. ALL of this without even switching the currnet channel you're on! To view this, say suppose you're listening to something but are wondering what channelor the score a NBA or NFL (I'll use those two as an example) is on. You go to category and just scroll (using remote or right on the receiver) through the categories and right at the end after traffic (or before pop as you can scroll backwords) Sirius AUTOMATICALLY lumps the current games being played into the league (example all the NFL games on one screen, NBA on another, NCAA on another, and so on). Then you highlight the game you want info on and it'll show you. All of this without changing the current channel on or missing a beat of the music! And if you like the game, you just hit the select button and you go to that game on Sirius! So no more switching through channels to see what channel that game is on or wondering the score. Just go to the Sirius game zone and you'll find out that information right away!

And don't forget about Howard Stern coming Jan, 1, 2006 excusive to Sirius! Other talk programs include (but are not limited to) Jay Thomas, G. Gordon Liddy, Rusty Humphries, MAXIM Talk Channel, Out Q (Gay Talk channel), Air America, Tony Snow, Laura Ingram, and MANY more!!!

You want music? Sirius has EVERY TYPE of music you can think of commercial free! There is a 24/7 Elvis channel that broadcasts LIVE from Graceland 24/7, Top 20 hits, 5 different country music channels with varius types of country music, ten different Rock channels, Hip hop channels, Pop, classical, Jazz, dance, Latin&World and more!

You want news? There are ten differnet news channels including FOX news, CNN, NPR and more!

From England and miss English Soccer? Wake up early Saturday AM (time change has you up around 6:00 AM Eastern) and you'll hear LIVE games from Europe!

There are two differnet comedy channels which have nothing but comedy 24/7. One channel is a "clean" the other is "X" rated comedy.

The PNP3 has a Song Seek feature that allows you to mark your favorite songs so that anytime in the future the song is played on Sirius on ANY channel, it'll beep to let you know it's being played and what channel it's on!

There is also a FM Broadcast feature which allows the unit to broadcast on a FM frequency. Meaning you can have the receiver playing in one room, and in another room turn any FM radio onto a channel that's not used and listen to what's on your Sirius! Note you must select a FM channel that's not used in your area and the range for this is only a few rooms, but that's enough for most places. This feature is better in the PNP3 than in the PNP2 as with the PNP3 it's always on and easier to use and activate.

Did I mention the ability to store up to 31 preset stations? That's ten for A setting, ten for B setting and ten for C setting and one Jump station!

And a dimming or auto dim feature which allows you to set the screen brightness to your level of ease. Meaning if you like it bright or have sensative eyes and went it dim. Then you set it to your liking!

It has an alarm, snooze button, auto off so that you can go to sleep and have it turn off at a set time, and even a button to allow you to switch back to the previous channel you were on!

For travelers, there's a jump button that automatically seeks out travel information (detours, jamms, weather, etc.).

You'll also need either a homekit or carkit (depending on where you want to listen), or you can use the receiver both home and auto by simply removing it when you go home/car. OR you can purchase the SIRPBB3...the boombox for the PNP3...NOTE the SIRBB1-2 boombox will NOT fit this PNP3 as the connections are different.

Understand that this PNP3 uses a 2.5 G chip (the brains of the unit) and the PNP2 used a 2.0 chip. The 2.0 chips are not being made anymore, so that once all the PNP2 are gone, that's it. And again the reason is that the 2.5 G chips are made better to not get as hot and play better.

And I didn't even get into all the stations Sirius has! For a comlete listing, go to:
http://www.sirius.com

And look at the prices, you won't find any lower a price around than here!! Add all of this together along with Sirius programming and you have yourself one heck of a receiver!